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Review: It's Not Over by Grahame Claire

21/8/2019

Title: It's Not Over
(#1 of Paths to Love)

Author: Grahame Claire

Genre: Billionaire Romance, Suspense

Rating: ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 1/2

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Daniel
I have two lives.
One with the woman who owns me. The other tied to a past I can’t escape.
For eight years, I kept them separate, knowing one day their collision was inevitable.
That day has come.
She’ll have to accept it.
It’s over.

Vivian
He has two lives.
A beautiful one with me. Another shrouded in ugly secrets.
It didn’t matter, until now.
I don’t know why he’s destroyed us,
But fighting for him will be the battle of my life.
It’s not over.

Firstly, I loved the cover because who doesn’t love a man’s hands and the peek of his well fitted suit?

This story was not what I was expecting. It was filled with surprises and suspense. I loved Vivian. She was a strong female who wasn’t willing to compromise her standards even for a pretty face. Unlike some female protagonists, they easily fall head over heels for the man no matter what he does. Vivian makes Daniel work for it. His initial arrogant and cocky behaviour makes her keep him at arms length. If he wants her attention, he will have to work for it. And I loved this about her. Daniel was an interesting male protagonist. Even though he was a demanding male he thought he could command attention just because he learns the proper way to woo a female. He actually wants to learn more about Vivian. He changes as a result of his relationship with her until the past comes back to threaten all. His actions made me want to slap him. But as the story progressed, I understood his intentions and what he hoped to do.

I loved Donato, Muriella and Stone. These strong characters, in addition to Daniel and Vivian, as well as the gripping plot made for an excellent story. Determination to protect our loved ones can sometimes lead us astray but as long as you never give up, there is always hope. And that’s what we find in It’s Not Over.

About the Author . . .

Grahame Claire is a USA Today Bestselling author.
A writer. A blogger. United by our love of stories and all things romance. There was definitely some insta-love. Hello? Books involved. A little courting. A lot of writing. The result...Grahame Claire.
Soulmates. Unashamed of our multiple book boyfriends. Especially the ones that rooted in our heads and wouldn’t leave us alone. Don’t worry. We’ll share.
Pleased to meet you.
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Review Blitz: Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss

15/8/2019

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Title: Filthy Rich
(#1 of Filthy Rich)

Author: Julie Kriss

Genre: Billionaire Romance

Rating: ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

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A billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their hearts

Aidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit.

As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line. The only thing I don’t know is what would make him fall to his knees for a woman.

And then, one night, I discover Aidan’s sexy secret. And he discovers mine.

Now we play a very dirty game. By day, we’re all business. But by night… he’s not Aidan and I’m not me.

No emotions. No lies. Except for one.

If you think this is a story about a girl who hates her boss, think again.

Excerpt . . .

He tasted like man. Like bourbon. Like pleasure. Finally. Finally. I slid my hands under his jacket and let him open my mouth. Incredibly, with the desire that was drenching both of us, he teased me, running his tongue along the inside of my lip, letting his teeth scrape my skin. His fingers pushed into my hair, his thumbs pressing just below my ears, the heat of his body radiating to mine. I ran my hands down his chest, his perfect stomach. God, he was so gorgeous.
He broke away, not moving far from my mouth. “You didn’t say yes,” he said.
I moved my hand further down, slid my fingers beneath his belt. “Yes,” I said.
His body tensed under my touch, his muscles flexing in surprise. I paused my hand. “You’re very forward,” he said.
“Do you object?”
In answer he leaned down and kissed the side of my neck, letting his teeth scrape the sensitive skin. I let out a breath and my eyes closed in bliss. Every nerve ending in my body was on fire.
“I think I can make you a little more obedient,” he said in my ear.

This is not the typical assistant and CEO story. Most office romances start off as a hate relationship before turning into a love story. For Aidan and Samantha, they have a work relationship that is based upon mutual respect and admiration. But it develops into hot chemistry. I did admire their restraint in trying to keep their relationship professional. Both do their best to ignore their attraction before giving in with an unusual game.

I did enjoy the overall story. Aidan or the Man in Black as he is often referred to was a great male protagonist. His friends are also brilliant and their interactions were enjoyable to see. Initially Samantha was a great female protagonist but I felt as the story progressed she acted a little childish at times. She would often fixate on moments and question why Aidan was ignoring her. Sometimes I wanted to shout, it isn’t about you! And her overreaction to certain incidences made me cringe. That being said, it was still a good story.

About the Author . . .

Julie loves reading and writing hot, sexy romances with awesome alpha heroes. Her favorite things are books, coffee, her perfect cat, and her husband, not necessarily in that order. She's a writing addict who is always hard at work on her next steamy romance.

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Release Blitz: Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss

13/8/2019

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Title: Filthy Rich
(#1 of Filthy Rich)

Author: Julie Kriss

Genre: Billionaire Romance

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A billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their hearts

Aidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit.

As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line. The only thing I don’t know is what would make him fall to his knees for a woman.

And then, one night, I discover Aidan’s sexy secret. And he discovers mine.

Now we play a very dirty game. By day, we’re all business. But by night… he’s not Aidan and I’m not me.

No emotions. No lies. Except for one.

If you think this is a story about a girl who hates her boss, think again.

Excerpt . . .

We stood there, our gazes locked, and I felt the same way I had the last time, when we’d played the game. I let myself feel the pure intoxication of being close to him, of wanting him. Of knowing that he wanted me. My body throbbed, and I felt purely alive. This gorgeous man was going to have me. I wasn’t sure where or how, which made it thrilling. I just knew it was going to happen, and it was going to be amazing.
I never wanted this game to end.

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Release Blitz & Giveaway: Joey by JA Huss

29/7/2019

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Title: Bossy Brothers: Joey
(#2 of Bossy Brothers)

Author: JA Huss

Genre: Erotic Romance, Billionaire, Menage, Suspense

Rating: ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 1/2

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Six years before my phone rang and changed my life forever, I made a mistake.

I met a girl, we had some fun, and then we had a baby. And I fell pretty damn hard for my daughter. I was going to be there. I was going to give her everything I never had. I was going to have a family.

And then her mother disappeared and took my baby with her.

And now she’s done it again. Because that call that changed my life was from my five-year-old daughter asking me if I knew where her Mommy was.

Then came the lawyers. And the demands from her super-rich, super-powerful messed-up family. And the little fact that my ex didn’t just “disappear” she was “presumed dead”.

I don’t live a traditional lifestyle and I’m not in a traditional relationship.

But I can pretend if I have to.

And that was the plan when my two “best friends” and I decided to hire “professional liar” Brooke Alder to be my fake fiancée.

It’s totally gonna work. As long as MY super-rich, super-powerful, messed-up family doesn’t get in the way.

Bossy Brothers: Joey is book two in the Bossy Brothers series and features a delicious, burning hot, MMFM, surprise-baby, fake fiancée story with a twist that proves committed couples don’t just come in two’s, mistakes can be a good thing, and for some people, non-traditional love is exactly the kind they should fight for.

Excerpt . . .

JOEY
They’re on the loveseat facing the window and in profile from my view. Huck is down on his knees, head between Brooke’s legs. She’s gripping his hair, head thrown back, eyes closed, and her plump mouth open to allow the moans to escape.
Huck reaches up, grabs the front of her sundress, and drags it down so her bra is exposed. He does that again with the bra, and her tits bounce out. All the while he’s licking her pussy.
One hand grabs one breast and squeezes. Hard. Hard enough to make Brooke whimper. And the other one slides between her legs.
He fingers her as I watch, my dick getting hard at the sight of them.
Footsteps on the stairs make me look over my shoulder. Wald comes up around the banister. Saying nothing, but looking me dead in the eyes.
He licks his lips and I turn back to keep watching.
Wald’s hands slide around my hips and his chest presses into my back as he reaches for my already hard cock beneath my slacks.
“Wald,” I say. But it’s so soft, I don’t think he hears me.
Lie. It’s a lie. He hears me.
They planned this.
He and Huck planned this on the way over.
Wald grabs my hand and reaches for his dick, placing my palm over his growing hardness under his pants. He squeezes himself using my hand to do it and I fucking moan. I can’t help it.
Then he’s kissing my neck, whispering, “Come on, dude. Play along. You know you want to,” in my ear as he begins to unbuckle my belt.
I suck in a breath of air, thinking up a reason why I should stop him.
But there’s no good reason. We’ve already crossed the line again.
Where did I really think this day would end up?
I brought a girl in. I let them both have their fun. And I had mine too. Then I gave her a ring and bought her a house and told them they were staying here with us.
I can say it’s all for Maisy. And that might still be true.
But this is the real me, isn’t it?
This is the reason why I never settled down. Why I let Charlotte leave me behind the day Maisy was born. Why I never came back here to the city where I was raised. Where my brothers still live.
It’s because I have always wanted more than I have.
I’m a selfish, greedy motherfucker and that’s never going to change.
Wald has my zipper down now. I’m still holding his cock through his jeans. He’s hard, and I’m hard, and there’s no way we’re not doing this.
He pulls my cock out and starts to jerk me off. Leaning his chest into my back. His lips kissing my neck.
“Come on,” he says.
I turn my head a little. I can feel his breath on the side of my cheek. His lips drag along the stubble of my jaw until he catches the corner of my mouth with his teeth.
Brooke is moaning in the other room and I turn my head back to watch. Huck is climbing up her stomach, kissing it as he unbuckles his belt and gets his pants open. He pulls his cock out and fists it, her looking up at him. He takes her hand and wraps it around his shaft and gives her a little push. A little encouragement.
Brooke begins to tug on him, their eyes still locked together.
Wald squeezes my dick, reminding me who I’m with right now.
I lean into the doorjamb. My right hand behind me, squeezing Wald’s dick as he gets his pants undone and pulls himself out. He hands it to me.
That’s the only way to describe that move. He takes my hand and places it over his cock and I automatically begin to mimic Brooke as she jerks Huck in the other room.
She’s got her mouth open now. Still looking up at my friend like he’s got all the answers.
Wald’s hands are on my hips. He presses forward until his cock is rubbing up against my ass. One hand slides down along the diagonal muscle of my waist and grabs my balls.
I suck in a breath of air and close my eyes. Holding in the moan that wants to escape.
But Brooke is giving Huck a sloppy blow job and I want to watch it.
So I open my eyes and see Huck staring back at me.
“Come here,” he whispers.

Woah. This series is really getting juicy. I was not sure what to expect but I was blown away. We are falling further down into the rabbit hole and we are learning more about the secrets that have been influencing the lives of the Boston Brothers.

Joey’s need to have his daughter in his life has him seeking out a professional liar. What he didn’t realise was just how much he needed this woman. Brooke was hoping to start again and accidentally lands into this group of men on a mission. But clearly this was where she was meant to be.

In some ways, I think Brooke and Joey are similar souls. Both are trying to find out who they are or at the very least accept themselves as they are rather than what people expect them to be. The characters can be fragile at times but also very strong. Brooke is the glue that Joey and Wald and Huck needed. Not to mention the driving force to bring the Boston Brothers together.

I had a suspicion that Joey’s personal life was going to be complicated but I had no idea how hot and steamy it would become!

I loved the humour and banter between Joey, Huck, Wald and Brooke. While Huck and Wald seem like jokers, they have incredible insight and a sensitive side. They are also quite crafty and know exactly what Joey needs even before he does. The story had unexpected revelations and interesting twists. It is an engaging and page turning story. Each story so far has given us glimpses of Johnny and the burden he carries so I cannot wait to read Johnny’s book to see where all of this is heading.

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About the Author . . .

JA Huss is the New York Times Bestselling author of 321 and has been on the USA Today Bestseller's list 21 times in the past four years. She writes characters with heart, plots with twists, and perfect endings.

Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie Award in 2016 and 2017 respectively, her audiobook, Mr. Perfect, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017, and her audiobook, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018.

She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.

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